
MARCH 16, 2025 - PORT OF REDWOOD CITY
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Registration closes at 12:01 PM on Saturday, March 15th.
Short course
https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=380875
Long course
https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=380876
Event Schedule
- 8:00AM – 9:30AM Check-in open at Redwood City public launch ramp.
- 8:45AM Race Meeting in at Redwood City public launch ramp (601 Chesapeake Dr, Redwood City, CA 94063)
- 9:15AM Short Course (5 - 6 miles)
- 11:00AM Long Course (8 - 10 miles…Race will start 15 minutes after the last canoe finishes from the short course)
Pre-Race Eats
- Coffee and light snacks provided.
- Water fill station available. Bring your own bottle/cup.
Post-Race
- Relax after your race with a bowl of chicken long rice (included with registration) at Kilohana’s site.
- See map for designated parking area for visitors.
- Kilohana parking lot is permitted for Kilohana members and NCOCA officials only.
Categories
- Watercraft: OC-1, V-1, and OC-2 (M, F, coed)
- Age Divisions:
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- Short Course*: Junior (15U), Junior (16-19 yr), Open (20-39 yr), M40+, M50+, M60+, M70+
- Long Course*: Junior (15U), Junior (16-19 yr), Open (20-39 yr), M40+, M50+, M60+, M70+
*At least 2 entries to make an age division
Safety
- Leash and PFD are mandatory to participate (Type II inflatable PFD is acceptable).
- You must be able to remount your canoe in the event of a huli.
- Safety boats will be available for both short and long courses.
- Paddler must turn and return to shore if directed by Safety officials.
Registration
- We are using Webscorer for event registration, race timing, and results.
- SHORT COURSE: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=380875
- LONG COURSE: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=380876
- Entry is $25 for each race.
- Want to race twice? Entry fee for your second race will only be $10! See Kilohana Treasurer for reimbursements.
- Juniors (19 & under) are free!
- Kilohana asks that the coach from the keiki’s affiliated club contact our coaching staff (kilohanacoachingstaff@googlegroups.com) in advance of their keiki’s registration to confirm the keiki’s ability to paddle this race.
Race Day Check-In
- All registered racers must pick up their assigned bib number at the Registration table, located at the public launch ramp no later than 9:30 a.m. (registration desk will close).
Parking and canoe set-up (see map below)
- Parking is free.
- Parking at the public launch is limited. Street parking is also available if the public parking lot is full.
- Grass area is available for canoe set up. Additional grass is located near street parking.
- Please do not park in surrounding business parking lots next to the launch ramp.
- Kilohana parking lot is permitted for only Kilohana members and NCOCA officials. See map for designated parking area for post-race meals and medal ceremony.
Race Start and Finish
- Please note that the start and finish is located at the dock in front of Kilohana's site.
- Racers will leave from the public launch and paddle a short distance to the start line. The finish will also be in front of Kilohana's site.
Access the Race Course Maps and Buoy Markers via link or QR code below:

Please note that event details (i.e. race course) are subject to change. Check tide tables before launching!
